IND 163/3 beat AFG 159/8 | AFG in IND T20I 2026 Scorecard
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India take on Afghanistan in AFG in IND T20I 2026 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi on September 15, 2026, with play starting at 7:30 PM IST. IND hold the edge in their recent meetings, 5–0. Abhishek Sharma is the form pick of the two squads with 82 runs in 1 match. Below: the full suggested fantasy XI, captain and vice-captain picks, pitch report, head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
- 📋 Match #2
- 📅 15 September 2026 · 7:30 PM IST
- 📍 Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, Delhi
- 🏆 AFG in IND T20I 2026
- ✅ Playing XI confirmed (22 players)
India are in strong recent T20I form (4W in their last 5) — confidence will be high.
Afghanistan have limited recent T20I results on record — their match-day XI and conditions will tell the story here.
82 runs in 1 match for IND in AFG in IND T20I 2026 at 163 points a game — a high-floor pick. A reliable 2× multiplier choice.
64 runs and 1 wicket in 1 match for AFG in AFG in IND T20I 2026 at 137 points a game — a high-floor pick. Strong 1.5× value.
- Abhishek Sharma(IND)
Abhishek Sharma brings 82 runs in 1 match to this fixture for IND, averaging 163 fantasy points a game and with a best of 163.
- Arshdeep Singh(IND)
Arshdeep Singh has 3 wickets in 1 match for IND in AFG in IND T20I 2026, averaging 119 fantasy points a game and with a best of 119.
- Ishan Kishan(IND)
42 runs in 1 match in AFG in IND T20I 2026 makes Ishan Kishan one of IND's most reliable fantasy assets, averaging 70 fantasy points a game and with a best of 70.
- Axar Patel(IND)
Axar Patel brings 1 wicket in 1 match to this fixture for IND, averaging 59 fantasy points a game and with a best of 59.
- Azmatullah Omarzai(AFG)
Azmatullah Omarzai has 64 runs and 1 wicket in 1 match for AFG in AFG in IND T20I 2026, averaging 137 fantasy points a game and with a best of 137.
- Mohammad Nabi(AFG)
33 runs and 2 wickets in 1 match in AFG in IND T20I 2026 makes Mohammad Nabi one of AFG's most reliable fantasy assets, averaging 109 fantasy points a game and with a best of 109.
Form guide
Most recent first, all competitions we track.
Head-to-head
India 5 · Afghanistan 0 in 5 meetings
At Arun Jaitley Stadium
Key players in the squads
- Jasprit Bumrah · Bowler
- Shreyas Iyer · Batter
- Ishan Kishan · Wicketkeeper
- Sanju Samson · Wicketkeeper
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi · Batter
- Abhishek Sharma · Batter
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz · Wicketkeeper
- Azmatullah Omarzai · All-rounder
- Rashid Khan · Bowler
- Ibrahim Zadran · Batter
- Mohammad Nabi · All-rounder
- Fazalhaq Farooqi · Bowler
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won IND vs AFG?
IND posted 163/3 (14.5/20 ov, target 160) and then bowled out AFG to win. IND won by 7 wickets. Sanju Samson was the standout batter, scoring 57 off 22 balls. Nitish Kumar Reddy led the bowling attack with 3/24. Nitish Kumar Reddy was named Player of the Match.
Who was Player of the Match in IND vs AFG?
Nitish Kumar Reddy was named Player of the Match. Top batter: Sanju Samson — 57(22). Top bowler: Nitish Kumar Reddy — 3/24.
What is the pitch report for Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi?
Kotla is slow and low, suiting spinners heavily. Lower-order batters often struggle — pick your spinners carefully. IND have played 1 match here in AFG in IND T20I 2026, averaging 157. AFG have played 1 match here in AFG in IND T20I 2026, averaging 156.
Who should be captain for IND vs AFG in fantasy cricket?
Abhishek Sharma is a strong captain pick, with Azmatullah Omarzai as vice-captain. 82 runs in 1 match for IND in AFG in IND T20I 2026 at 163 points a game — a high-floor pick. A reliable 2× multiplier choice.
What is the head-to-head record between India and Afghanistan?
In 5 completed meetings tracked on CricketDream, India have won 5 and Afghanistan 0. India lead.
What is the average first-innings score at Arun Jaitley Stadium?
Across 10 completed matches at Arun Jaitley Stadium in our records, teams batting first averaged 185. Sides batting first won 2 and chasing sides won 7.
Who will win IND vs AFG?
India hold the head-to-head edge (5–0) and start as slight favourites, though Afghanistan have the firepower to upset them.
How do I play fantasy cricket for IND vs AFG on CricketDream?
Build a free Fantasy XI for India vs Afghanistan, join a snake Draft with friends, or play the Predictor — all on CricketDream. Pick your 11 players before the toss and compete on the live leaderboard.